Moving to Jordan from Cuba
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cuba to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cuba to Jordan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Amman averages 74°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Cuba and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cuba performs better than Jordan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cuba performs better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cuba performs better than Jordan across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Havana | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Havana | Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) |
| Feb | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) |
| Mar | 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) |
| Apr | 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) |
| May | 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) |
| Dec | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto de Meteorología,
Jordan Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba and Jordan. To live, work, or study long-term in Jordan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jordan's immigration authority.
Cuba passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa Required
Jordan passport holder visiting Cuba
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Jordan?
With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jordan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cuba and Jordan.
Is Jordan safe for expats?
Cuba generally does better on safety, though Jordan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.
How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Cuba?
Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).
What's the weather like in Jordan compared to Cuba?
The average high temperature in Amman is 74°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Amman receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.
What language do they speak in Jordan?
The official language in Jordan is Arabic. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.
